Independence Square
Situated at the northern end of Khreschatyk, Kiev’s Independence Square received global media attention in 2004 as the focal point of Ukraine’s Orange Revolution. Today, things have calmed down a little and the tented city that sprung up overnight has long gone. Independence Square, however, is still the city’s most popular spot for meetings, late night drinking and people watching.
The glass domes found on the square are actually the skylights of Globus, an upmarket underground shopping mall that lies beneath the square (the press kiosk here is one of the best places to buy foreign newspapers and magazines). Independence Square is also home to the Central Post Office and the Hotel Ukraina.
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The street vendors were still there in July 2008.
Paul McCartney will give a free concert on Independence Square on June 14 2008.
Independence Square is also home to a large number of street vendors selling Ukrainian music, books, flags and souvenirs. They may not be around for long though as the city authorities are currently (August 2007) trying to move them to Andrew's Descent.
The Central Post Office, which has an internet cafe upstairs. The staff there speak English (at least when we've been there). Connections can be a bit slow sometimes but its convenient for travellers because its so easy to find.